US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 10, 2015 (11 years ago)

Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) syringe, a) 500 mg/1 mL syringe, b)1000 mg/2 mL c) 800…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What was recalled

Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) syringe, a) 500 mg/1 mL syringe, b)1000 mg/2 mL c) 800 mg/1.6 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Recalling firm
Walgreens Infusion Services
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0544-2016

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.